Bernard J RAKOWSKI

[N7779]

22 APR 1924 - 10 NOV 2013

BIRTH: 22 APR 1924, Chicago, Cook, IL
BURIAL: St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey, IN
DEATH: 10 NOV 2013, Ora, Starke, IN

Father: John RAKOWSKI
Mother: Alexandra Alice LUCZAK

Family 1 : Ozetta Daisy PASZEK

MARRIAGE: 16 OCT 1954, Scottsdale, AZ

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[N7779] Birth: Apr. 22, 1924
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death: Nov. 10, 2013
Ora, Starke County, Indiana, USA

Bernard J. Rakowski, 89, of Ora, IN passed away at 9:00 PM Sunday, November 10, 2013 at his home. He was born on April 22, 1924 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Alice Luczak Rakowski. He graduated from Washington Trade School in Chicago. Bernard married Ozetta Daisy Paszek on October 16, 1954 in Scottsdale, AZ. She passed away on April 20, 2011. Bernard served in the US Army 1st Battalion 179th Infantry 45th Infantry Division during WWII. He survived the Battle of Anzio and helped liberate Dachau Prison.
He retired from Bethlehem Steel in 1989, where he had worked as a Material Coordinator. Bernard was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Monterey, IN where he had formerly been a CCD Instructor. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge in Chesterton, IN as well as the Knights of Columbus and Legions of Mary in Scottsdale. Bernard enjoyed reading, whistling, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include: Bernard (Gretchen Winscher) Rakowski, Hammond, IN Son
Phyllis (Jeff) Thomas, Bass Lake, IN Daughter
Thomas (Kris Felton) Rakowski, Ora, IN Son
Therese Rakowski, Ora, IN Daughter
Lindsey Rakowski, Granddaughter
Several Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by: John Rakowski, Father
Alice Luczak Rakowski, Mother
Ozetta Daisy Paszek Rakowski, Wife
William "Bill" Rakowski, Brother
Jean Wojcieszak, Sister
Peter Ray, Brother
Sophie Sosnowski, Sister
George Rakowski, Brother

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM EST Friday, November 15, 2013, at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Monterey, with Rev. Bert Woolson and Rev. Terrence Bennis officiating. A Graveside Service will take place at 12 Noon EST Friday at St. Anne's Cemetery, Monterey. The American Legion will conduct Military Graveside Services. Memorial Contributions may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospice or St. Anne's Catholic Church for Mass Intentions. Cremation Arrangments have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac, IN.
Frain Mortuary - November 12, 2013

Spouse: Ozetta Daisy Paszek Rakowski (1934 - 2011)

Burial: Saint Anne Cemetery, Monterey, Pulaski County, Indiana, USA

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